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SHS Senior Nate Schommer was named the Brenda Maynard Walters Memorial Standing Tall award winner for 2022. The award, named in memory of Walters, is given by former classmates and family members to a member of the senior class who embodies the spirit Brenda was known for during her life. The award includes a cash stipend to help the winner further their post-secondary education....
Eastern Wyoming College held the 73rd annual commencement for candidates on May 13, 2022 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. There were 182 graduates. The graduates from the fall 2021, spring 2022 and summer 2022 semesters include Elizabeth Anderson, Lynsey Gray and KyAnna Petz of Moorcroft; Katie Cuthrell of Pine Haven; Levi Ellsbury and Maddison Reynolds of Sundance....
As the 2021-2022 school year came to a close, the Sundance Elementary students participated in their annual field day at Croell Field. "We wanted to celebrate a wonderful school year, while demonstrating positive attitudes and kindness," P.E. coach Williamson, the organizer of the event, stated. Each student got to participate in seven stations, as well as a tug-of-war and a chicken catch (sling shooting rubber chickens into a laundry basket) throughout the day. There were many teachers and...
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Graduates celebrated the culmination of all their hard work at Sunday's graduation ceremony for Sundance High School....
Crook County first graders from Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance made their annual trek, after a two-year break, to Devils Tower National Monument for the 17th annual Wyoming Reads celebration in Crook County. It was a gorgeous day to enjoy the natural history of Devils Tower with a hike around it. After their hike, students met at the picnic area, ate lunch and were then entertained in the amphitheater. Area coordinator Bonnie Stahla, Youth Services Librarian at the Crook County Library in...
May 23 marked the HiSET graduation of nine area residents. Each student successfully completed the course of study and high school equivalency tests (reading, writing, math, science and social studies) as set forth by the State of Wyoming. Callie Allred, Director of the College and Career Readiness Center (of which the high school equivalency program is a part), Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, announced the graduates as Janet and Ayme distributed diplomas to the graduates. The HiSET...
The John and Margaret Moline Scholarship for 2022 was awarded to Oakley Viergets. Oakley is a graduate of Sundance High School and plans to attend the University of Wyoming and major in economics. Oakley's parents are Mark and Annette Viergets of Beulah....
Gabrielle Velder recently received her Bachelor of Science in Education, with a major in K-12 special education from Chadron (Neb.) State College. Through Chadron, Gabrielle was a Dean's List Honoree, Ivy Day Award Recipient, Phi Theta Kappa, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Education Association and Cum Laude status. Gabrielle plans to be a K-2 special education teacher at Sagebrush Elementary School in Sheridan, WY, in the Fall. Christian Velder earned an associate of...
Sundance Elementary Kindergarteners will celebrate completing their first year of school with a music program on Mon., May 23 at 2:30 p.m. Songs will include Wee Willie Winkie, Marching Rhythm, ABC Blues, Months of the Year, My Amigos, Counting Song, Mr. Sun, Old Navy and Who Do We Appreciate. Family, friends and the public are invited to join in our celebration. Sundance Elementary fifth and sixth grade band students will present their spring concert on Mon., May 23 at 6 p.m. Fifth-grade selections will include Hard Rock Blues, Old MacDonald...
Breakfast May 23 – Cereal, cinnamon toast, apple, juice May 24 – Oatmeal breakfast bar, sliced pears, GoGurt May 25 – Fruit strudel, banana, cheese stick May 26 – Croissant breakfast sandwich, peaches Grab N Go May 23 – Cheerios bar, peach cup, juice May 24 – Honey wheat bagel, oranges, yogurt May 25 – Oatmeal breakfast bar, apple, GoGurt May 26 – Long john, strawberries, cheese stick Lunch May 23 – Taco salad, shredded lettuce, grape tomatoes, fruit combo, Scooby Cinna Stix May 24 – Chicken patty sandwich, green beans, fruit combo, Sun Ch...
Two hundred eighteen Chadron State College undergraduates received bachelor’s degrees and 65 graduate students received masters degrees in a combined ceremony in the Chicoine Center on Saturday, May 7. Dr. Paul D. Turman, Nebraska State College System Chancellor, was the commencement speaker. Crook County students graduating were: Andrea Pfeil of Moorcroft (Bachelor of Science), Gabrielle Velder of Sundance (Cum Laude BS in Education) and Devin Hodges of Hulett (Magna Cum Laude BS in Education)....
After being forced to postpone the original show dates in early April, the students of Sundance High School are pleased to announce that musical comedy Stepsisters has been rescheduled. Head to the high school auditorium to find out just how wrong the Brothers Grimm got their story. Stepsisters is a retelling of the famous Cinderella fairytale from the perspective of Drew (Telsie Comer) and Beth (Briska Johnson), who start the story having been thrown in the dungeon for conspiring against the th...
The Harper Memorial Scholarship committee is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 scholarship recipients. The Orville D. Harper Revocable Trust and the Wanda J. Harper Revocable Trust established this scholarship fund, for which Crook County School District #1 is a beneficiary. The trust designates scholarships for graduates of Sundance High School to allow them to attend any Wyoming in-state university or college. Crook County School District #1 congratulates the following outstanding Sundance High School students: Madison Gill Barritt,...
Chadron State College has announced that 346 students met requirements for the Dean’s List for fall 2021 by earning at least a 3.5 grade point average. Crook County students on the list are: Devin Hodges of Hulett; Parker Seeley and Gabrielle Velder, both of Sundance. To qualify, students must have completed at least 45 credit hours, be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor’s degree, and have no incomplete grades during the semester....
Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder spent the day in Sundance's schools last week, visiting with Principals Jim O'Connor and Brian Hartwig as well as parents, staff and members of the Crook County School District Board of Trustees. As well as observing classrooms in both the elementary and high school, says Superintendent Mark Broderson, Schroeder wanted to hear from stakeholders. "Much of his visit consisted of listening to teachers and board members share their thoughts on...
Several Sundance High School students placed at the recent Wyoming Art Symposium. Ashley Wilen placed first, not once but twice with her pencil piece titled, "Cowboy" and her colored pencil piece titled, "Fish". Autumn Groth placed first with her oil pastel titled, "Buffalo Dreamin'". The Spontaneous Scuplture team (Holden Ayer, Cienna McGuckin, Lily Lindholm, Rachelle Miller and Mazelynn Sharp) placed third with their piece titled, "Bills Ain't Paid". These, along with all artwork created this...
The members of the Sundance FFA Chapter went to the Wyoming State FFA Convention held in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during the days of April 5-9. While at the convention, members competed in many different CDE and LDE competitions. Approximately 24 members took part in the FFA activities, which varied anywhere from their respective competitions to leadership workshops, career fairs, a dance and delegate and large group meetings. These sessions taught the members about the industry they are...
For many years, Sundance art teacher Tobi Miller has had all of her seventh-grade students participate in the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit 80 (Hulett and Sundance) poppy poster contest. The ALA poppy poster co-chairs are Tracy Bush, Hulett and Janet Lake, Sundance. This year's winners are Brooke Garman first, Mary Villegas second and Nevaeh Idler third. Each winner received a cash prize, and their posters go on for further competition. All the posters from all the participants are on...
Sundance FCCLA had a very successful state convention! The theme was "Life is a Highway". Students participated in leadership workshops, listened to a keynote speaker and competed with projects they have worked on for months. We had nine students qualify to compete at the National Leadership Meeting in San Diego this summer. Brook Hofland was WY FCCLA Vice President of Competitive Events and was a leader in many activities and presided over the business meeting. Jaylin Mills was elected as...
Seniors Ella Sharon Bifulco Molli Ann Bruckelmyer Cheyla Eileen Coder Allison Dana Crawford Jordyn Alesse Crews Dawson Haine Flahaven Ella Olivia Gustafson Bailey Lynn Hofland Brook Lee Hofland Briska Elaine Johnson Leo Connor Lyons Cana Johnny McInerney Jessica Jaymes Niemeyer Sydney Jewel Robinson Levi Wayne Rudloff Nathaniel James Schommer Tyrianna Arion Trass Oakley Adam Viergets Juniors Lauryn Mariah Brooks Lawrence Wade Byrne Jameson Jacob Fleenor Kaedyn Michael Fletcher Kimberly Rae Fowler McKaya Jo Gillespie Nora Rose Gustafson Jesse Me...
What if Cinderella’s stepsisters were nice people after all? Join the students of Sundance High School for a musical comedy next weekend to find out just how wrong the Brothers Grimm got their story. Stepsisters is a retelling of the famous Cinderella fairytale from the perspective of Drew and Beth, who start the story having been thrown in the dungeon for conspiring against the throne. But are they really wicked and evil? What if they were just trying to help the tongue-tied prince talk to t...
Bryton Materi of Sundance has been named to the fall 2021 Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main campus in Davenport, IA. Palmer College of Chiropractic is the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession and has campuses in Davenport, San Jose, CA and Port Orange, FL....
It’s spring time, so that means Prom time! The Post Prom Committee has been busy getting ready for the after-prom event being held at the Elementary Gym at midnight following the dance on April 9, 2022. Activities will include laser tag, safe archery, corn hole, casino card games, karaoke and a photo booth. Food and beverages will be provided in a safe and fun environment. To be able to put this on requires volunteers, money and prizes. So, the Post Prom Committee is asking for monetary donations of any amount, which can be dropped off at S...
The Western Legacy Foundation, formerly known as Black Hills Stock Show Foundation, has announced the 2022 scholarship winners. The foundation was established in 1993 to administer youth scholarships and grant programs to benefit communities in our region and organizations that support the agriculture industry. The Western Legacy Foundation's investment in youth furthering their education is over $50,000 per year. Through memberships and events, the foundation will continue "Preserving the Legac...
